crankiness

Example Sentences

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In other words, if you're missing a meal because you're late for school pickup or trying to finish a spreadsheet, the situation might be exacerbating the crankiness from hunger.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2023

Many of the people telling those stories don’t realize, though, that much of Ove’s crankiness is actually a symptom of his private heartache.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2023

The crankiness on the Reddit discussion boards came as the Fed’s actions cost many investors money.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022

But unusual crankiness and lethargy raised their concern, and tests showed his blood sugar levels were off the charts.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2022

It stared at Jeremy, broadcasting crankiness about the sudden movement.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville